Essex County

Certified Medical Office Administration (CMOA)

Provided by Academy of Allied Health Sciences

They will apply rules of medical record coding systems, creating & using a word processing document, input computer data, identify methods for patient fees, complete a written itemized billing statement. Students learn to use different Office Equipment like Computers, Fax Machine, & Adding Machines etc. They also learn to use computer programs like Microsoft Word & Excel as well as how to make appointments & reminders, entering & storing diagnostic codes & filing information. This course will cover the usage and management of health information and the electronic health record (EHR). Besides the traditional components to the course, it will also cover Business Communication & Group Dynamics, Risk Management, Financial Procedures, cpr, HIPAA Compliance and Career Development and includes a 180 hour internship at a site provided by our center.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 900 hours; 8 months
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

  • Median Salary: $40,640
  • Median Hourly Pay: $19.54
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 768,900
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 5%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 41,300
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Academy of Allied Health Sciences

Academy of Allied Health Sciences is a full-time medical education school that provides practical training and experience to a wide-range of students with diverse backgrounds.

Contact Information
  • info@aahsc.com
  • 973-732-4180
  • 24 commerce St Suite 510, Newark, NJ 07102
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